Managing Editor: Lead Newsroom & Digital

Adams Communications Co; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Personal time off

Discretionary retirement contributions

Job summary

The Star-Democrat in Easton, Maryland, is looking for a seasoned Managing Editor to supervise and coordinate the work of the newsroom. We are looking for someone to direct or participate in developing, writing and editing news stories. You’ll assign work to reporters and help them develop their stories.

You will be as much a coach and mentor as an editor. As a team member we want you to inspire and be inspired.

Qualifications

• Seasoned managing editor to supervise and coordinate the newsroom.
• Direct or participate in developing, writing and editing news stories.
• Ability to assign work to reporters and help them develop their stories.
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities within an editorial team.
• Ability to ensure stories are ready for immediate digital posting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of the newsroom.
• Direct or participate in developing, writing and editing news stories.
• Assign work to reporters and help them develop their stories.
• Coach and mentor editors and reporters in best practices.
• Ensure stories are ready for immediate digital posting and balance digital/print workflows.

Job description

The Star-Democrat in Easton, Maryland, is looking for a seasoned Managing Editor to supervise and coordinate the work of the newsroom. We are looking for someone to direct or participate in developing, writing and editing news stories. You’ll assign work to reporters and help them develop their stories.

You will be as much a coach and mentor as an editor. As a team member we want you to inspire and be inspired.